Galtür: population and statistics
Galtür has a population of 799 (2026) across 122.1 km², or 6.5 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 799 residents
- 122.1 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,582 m
Galtür in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Galtür ranks No. 206 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 20.9% in Galtür, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 40.8% in Galtür, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 58.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tyrol for “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,105 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ischgl (1,624 residents), 9.2 km away.
Population of Galtür over time
Galtür had 772 residents in 2016 and 799 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 767 |
| 2022 | 771 |
| 2023 | 791 |
| 2024 | 780 |
| 2025 | 789 |
| 2026 | 799 |
All indicators for Galtür
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 297 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 121 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,300 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.9 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 32 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 158 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,205 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 197.7 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 34 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 863 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 150 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,285 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 214 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 63.8% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,965 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 20.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 329 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,461 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.6 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 625 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 40.8% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.6% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 854 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 212 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,855 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Galtür | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.4% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Galtür
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services58.0% ×7.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services3.8% ×0.5
- Construction2.5% ×0.4
- Transport and storage2.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Galtür
Where is Galtür?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galtür?
Galtür has 799 residents (2026), ranking 1,816 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Galtür?
Galtür covers 122.1 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Galtür growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Galtür went from 772 to 799, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Galtür?
Galtür is in Tyrol. It belongs to Landeck (district). Latitude 46.968, longitude 10.187.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Galtür?
In Galtür, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 20.9% (2024), ranking 1 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Galtür?
In Galtür, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 40.8% (2024), ranking 1,947 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Galtür?
In Galtür, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Galtür?
The nearest to Galtür are Ischgl (9.2 km), Gaschurn (12 km), St. Gallenkirch (18 km), St. Anton am Arlberg (18 km), Kappl (18 km).